R Thompson
R. Thompson, Agricultural Implements, Cor. Walnut and Charles Sts

The growth of any city depends almost entirely upon the wealth and development of agricultural districts that surround it and we find, after long
experience in the compilation of industrial statistics, that there is no branch of industry they conduces more largely to the general thrift or
prosperity of any section then does the business of manufacturing or selling agricultural implements. The gentleman whose name furnishes the
subject of this editorial began business as a dealer in agricultural implements five years ago and establishment of his house supplied for this
section a long and keenly felt want. The room occupied is 22 x 25' in dimensions and is business necessitates the employment of two assistance.
Mr. Thompson keeps on hand all the latest improvements in his line in any implement or farm machine that is adapted to the section can be purchased
of him a satisfactory prices and on reasonable terms. Among the list of manufacturers that are represented by Mr. Thompson we may mention Aultman &
Miller, of Akron, Ohio; P. P. Mast, of Springfield Ohio: J W Stoddard, of Dayton, Ohio; the St. Joseph Manufacturing Company, of this state, and A.
Shunk, of Bucyrus, O. Of these manufacturers are so extensively known in their products have achieved a reputation so universal that any further
laudation on the part of the writer would be entirely unnecessary. Mr. Thompson is a native of the state and an enterprising merchant. His trade
extends throughout this entire section and has grown largely since the date of its inception.
Manufacturing and Mercantile Resources and Industries of the Principal Places in Wayne, Henry, Delaware and Randolph Counties
A Review of their Manufacturing, Mercantile and General Business Interests, Advantageous Location, &c
Including a Brief Historical and Statistical Sketch of Their Rise and Progress

Resources and Industries of Indiana, Part V